Viking survival sim Valheim will finally come to the PS5 in 2026

The popular survival game Valheim, based on Norse mythology, will be coming to the PS5 in 2026. The game, which features cooperative gameplay where players hunt, build bases, explore, and take down bosses, first launched as an early access title on Steam in 2021 and became a sensation. It was later released for the Xbox Series X/S in 2023. The PS5 version will feature full crossplay with all other platforms, allowing players to seamlessly play together across different systems. The port is being handled by Piktiv, a company that regularly assists the game's developer, Iron Gate AB, allowing the main team to focus on updates and DLC, including a massive expansion called Deep North that will introduce a new biome. While the release year is the only specific detail provided, the announcement is still exciting news for Valheim fans who have been eagerly awaiting the game's arrival on the PS5. The title's cooperative nature and immersive Norse-inspired world have made it a popular choice among survival game enthusiasts.